For the nurse to assess right ventricular function and venous blood return in the patient, a central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring line is established. The results are a decreased central venous pressure, which indicates:
A) Possible hypovolemia
B) Possible hypervolemia
C) Right ventricular failure
D) Left ventricular failure
Ans: A
Feedback: Hypovolemia may cause a decreased CVP. Hypervolemia may cause an increased CVP.
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